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Hardin County: Social Security transfers accounted for 7% of income in 2022

By East Central Iowa News | May 15, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7% of income in Hardin County, providing an average of $4,840 per capita to residents.

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6 Asian students enrolled in Grundy County schools in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Iowa News | May 14, 2025

Grundy County schools had six Asian students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jasper County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 10

By East Central Iowa News | May 14, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jasper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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The NCAA Division III Softball Championship is ready to begin with the collegiate team of former Colfax-Mingo High School Carley Underwood participating

By East Central Iowa News | May 14, 2025

First game takes place on Thursday, May 15.

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The NCAA Division III Softball Championship is ready to begin with the collegiate team of former Marshalltown High School Avery Mull participating

By East Central Iowa News | May 14, 2025

They open the tournament against Washington Bears.

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Former Grundy Center High School standout Emma Beck’s collegiate team to play for the NCAA Division III Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 15

By East Central Iowa News | May 14, 2025

First game takes place on Thursday, May 15.

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Former English Valleys Jr-Sr High School standout Gwen Mews’ collegiate team to play for the NCAA Division III Softball Championship starting Thursday, May 15

By East Central Iowa News | May 14, 2025

They open the tournament against Washington Bears.

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Rylie Metz, former Williamsburg High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

By East Central Iowa News | May 14, 2025

First game takes place on Thursday, May 15.

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Kate Kriegel, former Grinnell High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

By East Central Iowa News | May 14, 2025

They open the tournament against DePauw Tigers.

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Which former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17?

By East Central Iowa News | May 14, 2025

These former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17.

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Which former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

By East Central Iowa News | May 13, 2025

These former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Grundy County schools for 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Iowa News | May 13, 2025

Black students made up 0.8% of the enrollment in Grundy County public schools in the 2023-24 school year.

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Mahaska County: Residents received $88.19 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By East Central Iowa News | May 12, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.8% of income in Mahaska County, providing an average of $4,018 per capita to residents.

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Which former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?

By East Central Iowa News | May 12, 2025

These former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Grundy County schools for 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Iowa News | May 10, 2025

Grundy County schools had 55 Hispanic students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

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East Central Iowa News area weekly mass times

By East Central Iowa News | May 10, 2025

The following parishes in the East Central Iowa News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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How Jasper County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time

By East Central Iowa News | May 10, 2025

Since 1970, Jasper County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7.8%.

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Jasper County: Social Security dependency reached 8.7% in 2022

By East Central Iowa News | May 10, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.7% of income in Jasper County, providing an average of $4,420 per capita to residents.

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Which former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12?

By East Central Iowa News | May 9, 2025

These former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12.

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Grundy County Education: 67 multiracial students enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Iowa News | May 8, 2025

Multiracial students made up 3% of the enrollment in Grundy County public schools in the 2023-24 school year.